CHICAGO (Jan. 17, 2025) – The UIC women's basketball program (4-10, 1-4 MVC) returned home to Credit Union 1 Arena Friday evening, as it welcomed Bradley (8-8, 2-3 MVC) to Chicago for a primetime showdown. Despite a slow start in the first quarter, the Flames kept it close the entirety of the first half, holding the Braves to two points in the second quarter, and carrying a five-point advantage to the halftime locker room. Both teams came out of the locker room firing offensively, combining for just two fewer points in the third quarter than the entire first half. The Braves made a run early in the fourth quarter, and the two sides went back and forth right down to the wire, with the Flames ultimately coming out on top by a final score of 52-49 thanks in part to two clutch free throws from Keimari Rimmer (Chicago, Ill./Proviso East) with 2.8 seconds remaining in the game.
 
The box score and the complete play-by-play recap can be found here.


SOCIAL MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS
 

Jaida McCloud with a tough finish to draw the AND-1#ChicagosCollegeTeam pic.twitter.com/zTvtAGxS9r

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Chantrel Clayton works her way around the defender for an easy bucket#ChicagosCollegeTeam pic.twitter.com/eMpEp6BgGo

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Makiyah Williams knocks down a corner three to open up the third quarter #ChicagosCollegeTeam pic.twitter.com/RcEDKTWV8j

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Krystyna Ellew hustles for the second chance points#ChicagosCollegeTeam pic.twitter.com/aZN7S2R3QT

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Jaida McCloud scores down low to cut the Flames deficit #ChicagosCollegeTeam pic.twitter.com/IoNBNVNUY3

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FLAMES FACTS

 

• The Flames held Bradley to just two points scored in the second quarter, the fewest points allowed in a single quarter this season to any opponent.
• Jaida McCloud (Peoria, Ill./Richwoods) was the first UIC player to eclipse double figures Friday night, reaching the 10-point plateau for the fifth time this season. McCloud finished the game with 19 points, a new season high.
• UIC forced 19 Braves turnovers Friday night, the third-most the Flames have caused their opponent this year.
   

UP NEXT
 
The Flames will continue their three-game home stand this weekend, as they welcome Illinois State to Credit Union 1 Arena Sunday afternoon. Tip-off in Sunday's matinee is set for 2:00 p.m. and will be seen live on ESPN+ and heard free of charge on the Flames Network. See below for information regarding purchasing tickets for Sunday's game.
 
 TICKET INFORMATION
 
Fans attending are encouraged to purchase their tickets online through Ticketmaster and UICFlames.com/Tickets, as well as through the UIC Athletics Ticket Office (312-413-UIC1) or by visiting the Credit Union 1 Arena box office on game day. Doors open an hour before first tip
 
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Fans that are interested to learn more about our 2024-25 UIC's men and women basketball teams are encouraged to view our digital yearbook, available now on our website.
 
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